On August 7th, 570 Tattooing Co. will be holding The Art of the Dead/Horror
art show at The Mines in Wilkes Barre. The one-day show will include
work from numerous artists, live painting and pastel collaborations, as
well as food, drinks and music. For information on attending or
submitting art, email ronrusso570@yahoo.com.

The Proust Questionnaire for Tattoo Artists

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Not being in control of your life or your own destiny.

What is your idea of earthly happiness? Spending time with my daughters, tattooing, painting and racing quads.

Your most marked characteristic? My tattoos.

What is your principle defect? Nothing. I am perfect! [laughs] No, I would have to say I'm a little high strung.

Who are your favorite heroes of fiction? Skeletor, Space Ghost and Leather Face.

Who are your favorite heroes in real life? Phil Anselmo. Nobody says they don't give a fuck like Phil.Your favorite painter?Dan Henk. Not because he is one of my best friends but because I've admired his paintings from day one. Your favorite musician?
I'm into some really brutal stuff. I listen to the Acacia
Strain more than any other band at the moment. The positive message
really moves me.

Your favorite writer? I'm a fan of John Grisham and Dean Koontz, but I really don't read much.

The quality you most admire in a man? Hmm...I don't know how to answer this. [laughs]

The quality you most admire in a woman? Every quality that my wife possesses.

Your favorite virtue? I try to be cool to everyone and live happily.

Who would you have liked to be? I'm pretty happy with myself. I never really wanted to be anyone else.

What are your favorite names? Brilee, Madison and Lucifer.

What natural gift would you most like to possess?To be an art genius.

How would you like to die? Hopefully of old age or going very fast.

What is your present state of mind? My present state of mind is thinking of how much I always need to accomplish and get done. Crazed!